Avani D.

Avani D. is a seasoned professional in strategy and operations, currently serving as the Senior Director of Strategy & Operations at Etsy since October 2024. Concurrently, Avani is a Lecturer at The University of Texas at Austin, teaching a course on Climate Impact in the Fashion Industry at the UTNY campus. Previous roles include Vice President of Brand Success at Archive and US Director at Depop, as well as Chief of Staff to the President at Bergdorf Goodman. Avani began a career in consulting at The Boston Consulting Group, focusing on the Fashion, Luxury, and Beauty sectors, and has held positions in production and logistics at Oscar de la Renta and Tory Burch. Educationally, Avani holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and dual degrees in Textiles-Apparel Design and Finance from The University of Texas at Austin, graduating with honors.